The Big Fair in Virginia more than 100 years ago offered Great Wild West show and other attractions give free exhibitions every day and night – plus a huge display of fireworks every night.
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Dreamland and its beautiful tower attract the eye of the pleasure seeker long before Coney Island is reached. There is capital amusement under and about the big tower, and all the novelties are enjoying a large share of favor…
The 1920s dining room, often a focal point in homes, showcased a unique blend of style and sophistication.
What were the keenest, neatest and most popular names for newborns in the mid-fifties? Check out this table of the top 100 names for baby boys who were born in the year 1955!
Three simple one-dish meals that are simply swell! 1. Hearty Hash Casserole Tastes like you’d spent hours preparing it – instead of minutes. Because it’s
Try this easy Valentine’s Day craft for a fun, heartfelt project that’s quick, simple, and perfect for adding a personal touch to the holiday.
Fifty years ago, a woman practically retired from the pleasures and active interests of life at about her fortieth birthday, and began to get ready to die.
The wedding cake, luscious and delicate of taste, with its wonderful exterior covering of ornamental sugar icing, wrought in various devices, is an institution honored by long patronage and full appreciation.
Here’s a look at a few of the wheat-free recipes created during WWI — classic recipes for cakes and cookies made with rice flour in place of wheat flour.
As incredible as it is, the first-person account below, written by polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, is really just the beginning of his story. In 1914,
If you want a taste of good old-fashioned maple flavor, here are some vintage maple syrup recipes that should give you the classic taste you’re looking for.
Casual dresses of the ’50s were pretty on their own, but still the style mavens commanded women, ‘You’ll wear these American-made fashions from now on, wherever the sun shines.’
What to expect before, during and after a wedding From the best man to the most remote acquaintance of the affianced couple, a wedding invitation
Business Today: Publisher Lyle Stuart’s take on the world of books (1976) By LeRoy Pope – May 12, 1976 The trouble with book publishing today,
Around the turn of the century, cigarette smoking was on the increase among the women — and it only became more prevalent after that. Here’s a look back!
Wrinkles come to the American woman at a much earlier age than they come to her European sister. And the pitiable things about it is that they are not wrinkles of age. Here is why Why American women look older than their years.
Jazz has remarkable history as a fad (from 1919) Starting twenty years ago in New Orleans, it has swept from coast to coast and is
These light dessert recipes are not without calories, but they’re not filling. And they’re so breathtakingly beautiful – a delight to look at as well as to eat.
Presenting America’s finest sports car… the 1953 Nash-Healey Pictured here is the exquisitely beautiful car that started the whole new sports trend in the American
On a clear, unseasonably hot morning on September 25, 1978, residents of San Diego’s North Park neighborhood were getting their days underway — not realizing they
With hearts and checkbooks the stars responded to the call of humanity — but an insidious plot lay hidden behind the campaign! By Morton Thompson
An old-fashioned poem detailing how to make a pumpkin pie! ‘Enough cold water to form a paste. Colder the water, better the taste. – Half teaspoonful cinnamon, big cup of milk. Stir until as smooth as silk.’
Any way you carve it, the big bird will taste even better with these sensational Thanksgiving side dishes
Long before people started wondering why the vampires of Twilight sparkled, there were other questions being asked about these creatures…
These great-looking dessert spectaculars make you a hero, even though they’re so easy to make… desserts to please all ages. Find dessert recipes for Sour Cream Bavarian, Nesselrode Pie and Snowman Cut-up Cake.
The King of the Swingers Louis Prima, a star since the 1930s, was known as “The King of the Swing” — so he was the
This embroidered Owl Whoo’s Pretty Square is covered with squares, in fact – but wisely covered with terry too, and oh, such a soft pillow.
When it comes to marrying a Hollywood actor, the former Mrs Charlie Chaplin says don’t wed a genius because it won’t last. Celebrity couples are doomed to divorce.
You can’t keep kids from picking blackberries. Oh, the blackberry fiends in your family are going to love the taste of new Jell-O Blackberry flavor
With eggs, cheese or vegetables, in hearty soups or salads, frankfurters make a meal that every member of the family will enjoy.
The secret past of drug addicts (1974) By Robert Kirsch — The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) November 8, 1974 “Every generation assumes that
Debbie Reynolds: Photo scrapbook (1978) The unsinkable star shares her very personal memories of her broken marriages, her two children and her career Some might
Pinwheel cake (1954) Terrific NEW cake idea! Chocolate topping baked right in. No frosting! A spectacular cake — rich and luscious because you use Baker’s
This highly-misunderstood process of applying make involves a lot more than just putting “a dab o’ powder” on your nose. Here, a top stage star from 1913 gives you her makeup secrets.
It is the day of the curly hairstyle, and nature never planted enough curls on anybody’s head, except perhaps on Medusa’s, to meet the requirements of the present fashions.
The Chrysler Highlander… the talk of the smart set everywhere “I’ll be in Scotland afore ye!” June 3, 1940 For 1941… A new more
Dick Clark’s career — from American Bandstand to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — helped shape American music and television. See his vintage This Is Your Life segment and his lasting impact.
This look into the origins of many common last names offers a peek into the past, and might even be some help in tracking down
At least 5 million youngsters in this country have tried marijuana. They’re not delinquents or from urban slums. They’re kids you know. Maybe your own.
Considering that we nearly all drink it, why is it that we so seldom get a good cup of coffee?
Amid the most dramatic scenes ever witnessed in Congress, the house early today passed the resolution which formally declared Germany as an enemy and launched the United States in the fight for the democracy of the world.
Politics 1968: The big show The bands were tuning up, the barkers were practicing their spiels, the five — count-’em — five Republican elephants were lumbering
So you’re a Johnson: About this surname It’s a mighty clan, outnumbered only by the Smiths. Meet some members worth claiming as kinfolk and a
“For some reason, I like Post cereals twice as much as everybody else does.” Doctor Dolittle and his friends agree! “Start your day a little
A 1961 ad insisted Coke keeps you thin, comparing a bottle to half a grapefruit. See the wild vintage commercial and its surprising staying power.
Darling, do you know what 500 women said they like a man to do? (1965) We made this research, darling… that’s what you call it
A proclamation: Display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country…
Sugar ‘n Spice Cookies recipe Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup
A luscious, creamy, no-cook filling in a crunchy, no-bake crumb crust. Convenience ingredients cut your time and work. Almost as easy as peeling a banana.
Vintage wedding dress fashions from 1846 19th-century Victorian wedding dresses (1850) Bride from the 1800s The Diamond Wedding at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, October 13, 1859
“Thelonious,” a tune from his very first Blue Note session, had verses fashioned from a single ingeniously hammered note, with three horns playing shifting dissonances behind it. He developed the one-note motif in his solo and then abruptly broke into some pure, old-fashioned Harlem oompah stride.
The cool and classic 1960s Impalas came with fancy new features like a side mirror and sun visors. The most famous Impala muscle car of all was from this generation of cars: a black ’67 model that played Dean Winchester’s ‘Baby’ on the Supernatural TV show.
Woman-for-President idea gains in favor by George Gallup Princeton, NJ, Oct 28 — A woman for President of the United States? American voters are getting
Timothy Hutton’s performance in Ordinary People won him an Oscar, and he became something of a symbol of vulnerability and tenderness for teens.
New! Toll House Peanut Butter Golden Brownies. The peanut butter in the batter is delicious with the chocolate frosting on top
Sweeten up your holidays! It’s so easy and so good. Why not make several? They add a festive touch to family gatherings; a personal touch
Two-tone walnut cookie canes — the more the merrier!
The Riviera by Buick: Split personality (1963) Two Rivieras illustrate a point — that the Riviera is a car with two distinct personalities. For some
Business builders… New prestige-styled ’58 Dodge Power Giants… 4-way leaders of the low-priced 3! That’s a lot to expect — one truck that leads all
“Love Happy” was the last movie starring the Marx Brothers — Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, and Groucho Marx… and included a small role for an
Plymouth is out to win you over this year ’67 Plymouth Valiant Looks all new. Feels all new. Is all new. Surrender. You don’t have
Easy Why-Not Coconut Pie What’s the occasion? No occasion. — What’s happening? Nothing’s happening. — Why coconut pie? Why not. Of course Baker’s Coconut is festive. And
Party aprons and serving holders Ever since Madame Schiaparelli wore lovely aprons as part of her hostess gowns, we’ve been on the alert for something
To make this delicious corn-crisped chicken, you coat the poultry with Kellogg’s Corn Flake Crumbs and seasonings, then bake on aluminum foil.
The new way to cook is with Karo! Karo Fireside baked beans What a wonderful new way to zip up an old favorite! The difference
Emma Rylander Lane created her Lane Cake back in the late Victorian era, and it soon became a Southern classic. In 1967, the original recipe was brought up-to-date by her granddaughter, and that’s the one featured here.
California’s versatile, economical wines are for all America, anytime… Let wine spark up your mealtime, every day.
How to enjoy your GE Porta-Color Television receiver (1967) Introduction Because of the outstanding engineering developments and manufacturing skill of General Electric, you may be assured that
“Pretty” a variation of the name “Pratt” by Elanor Lexington Pratt is a name derived from the Latin pratum — a meadow. Platt has the
Released in October of 1968, “What A Wonderful World” was recorded in the twilight of the great Louis Armstrong’s career. Though not initially a hit
Step back in time to explore the iconic world of 1950s candy. From classic confections to sugary inventions, discover the sweets that helped shape a generation.
In the fifties, flying on a passenger airplane was a big deal. You would receive farewell cards, dress up to travel, and once you were
All of these full-page Buick ads — promoting the Riviera Gran Sport, the LeSabre 400 and the Buick Electra 225 — appeared in national print
Telegram: Order to appear (1917) Received at SE Corner Pine & Montgomery Sts., San Francisco – Always open San Francisco, Calif – Aug 1 1917 Percy
Groucho Marx for Personna blades (1946) Starring in “A Night in Casablanca,” a David L Loew Production, released thru United Artists 1: Next to a
The history of the last name Jones In Wales, Jones is the most common of surnames, and throughout Great Britain and the United States more
The surname Price Price is a name of Welsh origin, one of the interesting names formed from the Welsh “ap” meaning “son of,” used before
The surname Carr The Carr family, members of which can boast that one of them came over in the Mayflower, and that five other members
The surnames Hinton & Hunton The theory is that the Hintons and Huntons were all originally of the same stock. Presumably Hunton was the older
How Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton recorded history (1893) The Herald (Los Angeles, California) December 17, 1893 “If you want to know how
Miss Shirley Temple taps with Mr Bojangles In this clip from 1935’s “The Little Colonel,” watch as 7-year-old child star Shirley Temple dances on the
